Gas company spends $11000 on improvements at Winchester works
Consumers Utilities Company advances capital projects totaling about $11,000 to expand the gas plant at Winchester. A new six inch feeder pipe line about 3,000 feet long is installed, plus $6,000 in equipment upgrades and a full purification system to improve gas quality for domestic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Utilities Company
Edward C. Goss
Winchester
Goss
Boscawen and
Kent Streets
Kent Street
Cork Street
A. Taylor Ritter
East Pall Mall Street
Death claims Robert Hott in Colorado
Information reports the death of Robert P. Hott, 73, in Durango Colorado yesterday. He was a West Virginia native and long active in ranching and farming. He is survived by five children four sons and one daughter. He is a brother of Mrs. A C Slonaker of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Hott
Durango
Colorado
Mr. Hott
A. C. Slonaker
Winchester
Hott
West
West Virginia
Winchester Motor Corp Sees Slander Lawsuit Over Gasoline Price Reports
Winchester Motor Corp owner Hq G Sikes warns Winchester residents of imminent legal action for ritual and punitive damages due to false reports claiming gasoline price increases and cancellation of a distribution contract. The notice requests fair notice before further suits if rumors persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Motor Corp
G. Sikes
Winchester May Host 10 VA Horticulturists
Winchester may host the Virginia State Horticultural Society annual convention mid December. An estimated 300 to 500 horticulturists from across the state are expected to attend the three day meetings. E D Nininger of Roanoke, president, wrote to Andrew Bell, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, that Winchester is a strong candidate. W S Campfield of Staunton inspected local exhibition halls, with Stewart Bell's garage likely to be used. Sessions would be at the Colonial Theatre with opening session and banquet at the George Washington Hotel. The board’s decision on the convention city is not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia State Horticultural Society
E. D. Nininger
Roanoke
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Nininger
Phil Gold
Frederick County
Stewart Bell
Wincheser
Colonial Theatre
Main Street
George Washington Hotel
Newspapers to Observe Fourth With a Picnic
Staff from Harrisonburg News Record and The Winchester Evening Star will join publishers for a Fourth of July picnic on the Shenandoah riverbank near Woodstock. The event includes a morning gathering, a Massanutten Academy site, a Massanutten campus ice water supply, catered lunches, a baseball game between the papers, swimming for women and girls, and informal reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg News-Record
Winchester Evening Star
Shenandoah River
Woodstock
Massanutten Academy
Public Sale of household furniture on Cameron street
A public sale is scheduled for Thursday, June 28 at 10 A.M. The listing notes household furniture located at 417 8S Cameron Street. Auction item details are limited in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Street
Tourist Camp for Sale by Henry F. Seal of Clearbrook
Will sell entire interest in a popular tourist camp doing $1000 monthly business or sell a 4 percent active-partner stake. For information call 2017F4. Henry F. Seal, Clearbrook. June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Seal
Clearbrook
President Signs 124 Bills in Closing Senate Session
President Roosevelt signed 124 measures and acted on 15 more as Congress finished its rush. Sixteen bills remain, including farm, bankruptcy, and grazing measures, whose constitutionality has been questioned. He plans to leave Annapolis for Hawaii but may delay the cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Annapolis
Hawaii
Death of Peyton N. Bowers in Winchester
Peyton N. Bowers a Martinsburg native long known in the area died at his son in law and daughter’s home in Winchester after a paralysis illness. He was 69 and had lived in Winchester 35 years after leaving Hagerstown. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the Shade home with Rev Luther A. Thomas officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton N. Bowers
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Alvin W. Shade
North Street
Bowers
Mr. Bowers
Alexander
Mary Jane Bowers
Annie M. Ward
Marlow
Hagerstown
Old Adams Express Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Express
First Lutheran Church of
Chambersburg
Winchester Aerie
Eagles
Friendship Fire Company
John W. Snyder
Red Lion
Lorenzo Price
A. J. Oates
Fla
Henry L. Bow
Peery Says No Pardon Request For Max Krol Yet
Governor George C. Peery had received no pardon application for Max Krol by late yesterday. Krol, convicted of embezzlement, faces a six year sentence with potential deductions for good behavior and time served, and may be required to post further bail of five thousand dollars. He was extradited from New York after jumping bail and is reported ill in Chicago with a July 16 execution order possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Krol
George C. Peery
Star
Gov. Peery
Krol
New York
Chicago
Summer Bathing Beach At Berry's Ferry Ad
Notice promotes Berry's Ferry Bathing Beach near Millwood with swimming motor boats row boats surf riding free camping fishing baseball and meals under manager Donald W Patton. Also a live-in housework helper wanted for two children with salary via M C H care Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrys Ferry
Millwood
Donald W. Patton
Care Star Office
Shepherd alias E H Stanley given four year term for bank larceny
George R. Shepherd also known as E H Stanley and B V May pled guilty in Corporation Court to unlawfully obtaining 420 from Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company. He told the court I am guilty and gave his alias as E H Stanley. he faces four years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Bank and Trust Co
George R. Shepherd
E. H. Stanley
B. V. May
Corporation Court
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Shepherd
Winchester
C. Lee Barr
Clark M. Smith
Philip Williams
Harry R. Kern
Grand Marais
Minn
Minneapolis
Eddie Lupton
New Orleans
Duluth
Cumberland
Slayer's Bride Fatigued As She Ends Testimony
Norma Millen, 19, bride of a convicted slayer, ends two days on the witness stand after a tense session in Dedham Massachusetts. She faces charges as an accessory after the fact in the Needham Trust Company robbery and the slaying of two policemen. her husband Morton Millen and others were convicted of murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dedham
Mass
Norma Millen
George A. Douglas
Needham Trust Company
Morton Millen
Irving
Abe Faber
Vacation Bible School Attendance Reaches 175
The Rev E T Clark of First Baptist reports Daily Vacation Bible School enrollment at 175 with about 150 average attendance. This morning the Sunday School treated attendees to ice cream and cake during recreation. A group photo is planned with Jolliffe's Studio at 10 30 tomorrow. all enrolled are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Jolliffe
For Sale Upright Piano Corner Cupboard and Mahogany Chest
For sale including an upright piano, corner cupboard and mahogany chest of drawers. Apply at 422 3 Cameron Street or call 439 W. for information. Public notice column item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron St
Grimm Enlists In U S Army For Panama Service
Ralph Grimm entrained for Baltimore en route to New York where he will sail July 21 for Port Clayton Panama Canal Zone. He joins the Thirty third Infantry after a prior three year enlistment at Fort Washington Md. and an honor discharge. Four others enlist for Panama service.
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Ralph Grimm
Baltimore
New York
Port Clayton
Panama Canal Zone
Thirty-third Infantry
Grimm
United States Army
Fort Washington
A. J. Tavenner
Harry T. Smith
Winchester
Charles Foster
Robert C. Wayland
Clarence G. Hitt
Washington
Rappahannock County
Coast Artillery
Pacific Coast Side
Robert Fritts
Front Royal
Fort Clayton
Smith
Lions To Name Officers For The Ensuing Year
Large turnout marks the Lions Club final session before officer installation at the George Washington Hotel. Nominees include Sam Preston for president and Lewellen Jackson among deputies, with officers to be elected and installed for the year. The meeting featured planning for a fishing contest and a storytelling prize, plus a Red Cross first aid program by Mrs. Bertha Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
George Washington
Lion A. W. Kelley
Wilson
N. C
Bertha Hicks
Winchester-Frederick County
The
Red Cross
Sam Preston
John Allen
Lewellen Jackson
C. S. Schenk
Lee Miller
A. C. Oates
Leonard Sirbaugh
Herman Barr
John Glaize
Bob Jasper
P. G. Ireland
C. R. Anderson
Tom Orndorff
Hoye Riley
Kenneth Wheeler
Ernest Clevenger
Garland Spillman
J. E. Madden
Garden Party at 20 S Stewart Street
A garden party is planned on Thursday June 28 from 5 30 to 7 00 pm on the lawn at 20 S Stewart Street. The notice includes a parcel code 6 25 27 1p 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn
S. Stewart Street
Public Sale of Household Goods at Braddock Street Home
Household goods to be sold at public auction at 2 PM Saturday June 30 at 803 S Braddock Street. Auctioneer notes Mrs D Noonan listed. Includes dates 6 25 27 29 1p 31 in the sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street
D. Noonan
Yard Party at Red Bud School House
A yard party at Red Bud School House is scheduled for Thursday evening June 28. A quilt raffle or chance drawing is mentioned for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bud
State's Apple Crop Prospects Mixed Across Virginia Counties
The June Virginia Fruit survey notes fewer apples overall but large sizes and good tree condition. Frederick Clarke and Rockingham counties report scattered crops with some varieties strong and others light, while Shenandoah and surrounding regions show uneven yields and potential slight gains overall. Codling moth appears in damaging numbers in some areas as pests and diseases are controlled elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Fruit
Virginia State Horth. Society
W. 8. Campfield
Frederick County
Ben Davis
Jonathan
King Davis
Clarke County
Frederick
Rappahannock
Warren County
Shenandoah
Mt. Jackson
Woodstock
Rockingham County
Timberville
Harrisonburg
Augusta County
Staynton
Staunton
Rockbridge
Albemarle
Nelson County
Albermale
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Franklin County
Patrick County
Chilhowie
Bathing Beach on Shenandoah Open for Picnics and Drives
Donald W. Patton, new lessee of the John Shine bathing beach at Berry's Ferry on the Shenandoah River, announces free facilities for picnics and camping. The resort offers motors and rowing boats, lunch tables, a baseball diamond, and Sunday games. He notes several nearby springs and a clean river bottom, with open invitations to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald W. Patton
John Shine
Shenandoah River
Berry’s Ferry
Patton
Stocks Resume Upward Rush In a Brisk Opening
New York June 27 The Wall Street market opened briskly with gains in metal and sugar issues led by one to several points. Early highs were followed by profit taking as volume declined. grains rallied with wheat up about a cent a bushel while silver improved and rubber and cotton held steady. Bonds remained quiet and exchange rates showed slight irregularity with the pound at $5.035s and call money at 1 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
London
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Holder
Robert Hott
Peyton Bowers
Peery
Richmond
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Street
Querry
Williams
Slayer
U.S. Army
Panama
Air Service
12Th Infantry
Fort Howard
Lions
Packers
Iowa
Des Moines
Rexford G. Tugwell
Senate
Iowa State Bankers Association
America
Wallace
Tugwell
Tagwell
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